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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team.
Fans long to be scattered on sporting sitesNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even though he’s only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Busch overcomes penalty, car and Darlington stripe in winDARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR’s least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.
Sorenstam takes 3-shot lead into final round at KingsmillWILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Rarely spectacular but remarkable for her consistency, Annika Sorenstam shot her third consecutive nearly mistake-free round Saturday, and her 2-under 69 signaled that she may be ready to give Lorena Ochoa a run for No. 1 again.
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More Local Headlines...NFL
With jobs on line, Harbaugh's Ravens 'brawl' at minicamp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. They're fighting each other, too....
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. They're fighting each other, too....
Brother of Jets safety fatally shot in Florida
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987....
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987....
Packers release Koren Robinson
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time....
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time....
Federal judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4 million
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge - and the resulting impact on his career - prevented him from repaying the loan....
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge - and the resulting impact on his career - prevented him from repaying the loan....
Titans ready to look toward future
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans have some salary cap space for 2008 and would like to use it on some of their own players....
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans have some salary cap space for 2008 and would like to use it on some of their own players....
MLB
Ibanez's 2-run homer helps M's top White Sox, halt skid at 5
SEATTLE (AP) -- Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak....
SEATTLE (AP) -- Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak....
Astros no hit for 6 2-3 innings before rallying past Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hiroki Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers before the Houston Astros broke out for seven hits and six runs in the eighth inning to pull out an 8-5 victory Sunday....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hiroki Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers before the Houston Astros broke out for seven hits and six runs in the eighth inning to pull out an 8-5 victory Sunday....
Ramirez scratched from Red Sox lineup with sore hamstring
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Manny Ramirez's pursuit of his 500th home run will have to wait for at least another day. Ramirez, who has 497 career homers, was given Sunday night off against the Minnesota Twins because of a sore right hamstring....
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Manny Ramirez's pursuit of his 500th home run will have to wait for at least another day. Ramirez, who has 497 career homers, was given Sunday night off against the Minnesota Twins because of a sore right hamstring....
Holm's 1st major league homer lifts Giants past Phillies 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Steve Holm entered the game as a defensive replacement at catcher, then delivered the biggest hit of the day....
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Steve Holm entered the game as a defensive replacement at catcher, then delivered the biggest hit of the day....
Hairston, Greene homer off rookie Reynolds to carry Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- All it took for the San Diego Padres to suddenly look alive was to face a pitcher making his big league debut....
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- All it took for the San Diego Padres to suddenly look alive was to face a pitcher making his big league debut....
NHL
Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night....
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night....
Red Wings beat Stars 2-1 for 2-0 lead in conference finals
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings kept rolling without their hottest player. Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored first-period goals to help make up for the loss of Johan Franzen and Detroit held on for a 2-1 win Saturday night over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals....
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings kept rolling without their hottest player. Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored first-period goals to help make up for the loss of Johan Franzen and Detroit held on for a 2-1 win Saturday night over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals....
Wings' Franzen to miss Game 3 with concussion-like symptoms
DETROIT (AP) -- Johan Franzen was scratched from the Detroit Red Wings' lineup for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and will miss Game 3 because of concussion-like symptoms....
DETROIT (AP) -- Johan Franzen was scratched from the Detroit Red Wings' lineup for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and will miss Game 3 because of concussion-like symptoms....
Lemaire says he'll return for 8th season coaching Wild
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jacques Lemaire has 11 Stanley Cup championship rings, 500 victories as a coach and is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NHL....
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jacques Lemaire has 11 Stanley Cup championship rings, 500 victories as a coach and is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NHL....
Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go separate ways
DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles. Now, they're looking for a coach who fits that description....
DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles. Now, they're looking for a coach who fits that description....
NBA
Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 for the Hornets....
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 for the Hornets....
Lakers' Ronny Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul in Game 4
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul....
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul....
Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes....
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes....
James, Cavs shoot down Celtics to trim series deficit to 2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs....
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs....
Mavs make it official, announce hiring of Carlisle as coach
DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach....
DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach....
NCAAF
How some colleges view using Web cams to recruit
A look at some major colleges football programs' takes on the new technique of head coaches using Web cams to talk to recruits, which is allowed by the NCAA:...
A look at some major colleges football programs' takes on the new technique of head coaches using Web cams to talk to recruits, which is allowed by the NCAA:...
Web cams new tool in college football recruiting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches....
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches....
LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux tossed off football team
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Ryan Perrilloux seemed like a perfect fit for LSU. The Louisiana native had the rocket arm, mobility and versatility to make him a constant big-play threat and one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the country. He even had the French last name....
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Ryan Perrilloux seemed like a perfect fit for LSU. The Louisiana native had the rocket arm, mobility and versatility to make him a constant big-play threat and one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the country. He even had the French last name....
LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux is dismissed from the team
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the team. Head coach Les Miles says that Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete." He is declining additional comment....
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the team. Head coach Les Miles says that Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete." He is declining additional comment....
Aikman, Cannon, Holtz head for College Football Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) -- Troy Aikman, Billy Cannon and Lou Holtz are among the 15 former players and coaches elected Thursday to the College Football Hall of Fame....
NEW YORK (AP) -- Troy Aikman, Billy Cannon and Lou Holtz are among the 15 former players and coaches elected Thursday to the College Football Hall of Fame....
NCAAB
Report: USC guard O.J. Mayo got cash, benefits from promoter
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday....
West Virginia coach Huggins hurt in airport fall
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement....
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement....
Former MSU hoops player gets 120 years for shooting death
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller was sentenced Tuesday to 120 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller was sentenced Tuesday to 120 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
Bob Huggins' 10-year deal with West Virginia worth $20M
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins will earn at least $20 million in guaranteed income over the next 10 years of his new contract, which includes incentives that could add thousands more....
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins will earn at least $20 million in guaranteed income over the next 10 years of his new contract, which includes incentives that could add thousands more....
Former MSU hoops player gets 125 years for shooting death
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller has been sentenced to 125 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller has been sentenced to 125 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
Golf
Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship....
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship....
Steady Annika Sorenstam adds Kingsmill to courses conquered
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa....
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa....
Masters champ Trevor Immelman withdraws due to illness
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdrew Thursday morning from The Players Championship because of an illness, leaving the PGA Tour's flagship event without the last two major champions....
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdrew Thursday morning from The Players Championship because of an illness, leaving the PGA Tour's flagship event without the last two major champions....
Denis Watson birdies final hole to win FedEx Kinko's Classic
LAKEWAY, Texas (AP) -- Zimbabwe's Denis Watson birdied the final hole Sunday to win the FedEx Kinko's Classic, taking advantage of countryman Nick Price's late collapse....
LAKEWAY, Texas (AP) -- Zimbabwe's Denis Watson birdied the final hole Sunday to win the FedEx Kinko's Classic, taking advantage of countryman Nick Price's late collapse....
Kim takes Wachovia, is youngest PGA Tour winner in 6 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Knee surgery prevented Tiger Woods from attempting to defend his Wachovia Championship title. Anthony Kim didn't disappoint fans at Quail Hollow Club looking for Tiger-like brilliance....
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Knee surgery prevented Tiger Woods from attempting to defend his Wachovia Championship title. Anthony Kim didn't disappoint fans at Quail Hollow Club looking for Tiger-like brilliance....
Racing
Ganassi's gamble pays off with Scott Dixon on Indy 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team....
Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole....
NASCAR claims electrical fire caused fatal plane crash
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim....
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim....